Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Architecture

Design end-to-end solution architectures covering applications, infrastructure, cloud, security, integration, and data components
Translate business and functional requirements into clear technical designs, architecture diagrams, and solution proposals
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards

Stakeholder & Pre-Sales Support

Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, understanding their business challenges and technology landscape
Collaborate with sales and business teams to support solutioning, proposals, and client discussions.
Participate in client workshops and technical discussions to understand requirements and explain proposed solutions.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders
Provide technical input for estimates, architecture options, and implementation approaches.

Delivery & Governance

Provide architectural guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle, from design to implementation and handover
Review technical designs and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with the approved architecture
Identify technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle

Technology & Best Practices

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices (e.g. cloud, security, DevOps)
Apply relevant frameworks and standards (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL, cloud reference architectures) where appropriate
Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory or security requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
6-10 years of relevant experience in solution architecture, systems design, or senior engineering roles
Hands-on experience across multiple technology domains such as:
- Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Enterprise applications and middleware
- Infrastructure, networking, and security fundamentals
Experience designing solutions for enterprise or government customers is an advantage
Strong documentation skills, including architecture diagrams and solution design documents
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance technical depth with business considerations
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Good understanding of cost models, sizing, and effort estimation

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